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[Sweetie70]

Hi all im new to all this i am 48years old and i have fibromyalgia IBS low vitamin d deficiency restless legs syndrome depression and anxiety and had two operation on my spine i have been advised by the hospital that i need to lose weight and tone up and get into shape so that is one reason i come to these sites but the two main reasons why I want to lose weight and tone up and get into shape is because sometime next year we are hoping to get married and my new fieance has 4 amazing kids and i want to be able to run around and play games with them at the park and to be able to go on a bike ride with them and to be able to go into my wardrobe and think I want to wear this today and be able to get in it without having to go through everything just to find something that fits so if anybody has any hints or tips they would like to share i would be very grateful

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Welcome and well done you...

You need to go onto the C25K site... as this section is for Graduates of C25K...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5k

Then... please check this post out.. the link on how to run 5K is very useful.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Please do check with your GP, that you are okay to start this

If all is well, then... slow and steady is the mantra... just relax and take the plan very very gently. Listen to your body and take your rest days..take more if you need them.

The right shoes are essential.. they are your best friend

Keep posting your runs for great support and encouragement too

PS

Take a look at our sister sister too... Weight Loss NHS...linked with this many folk find it helpful!

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

Hi Sweetie70, Welcome! As Oldfloss says the Couch to 5km (C25k) is our starting place, then this forum Bridge to 10km is for when runners feel ready to work towards 10km. All the very, very best with your running journey. You will find the links so helpful. I have found reading the experiences of others so very encouraging. There are plenty of folk with weight they want to lose and also those with medical issues. It is just amazing to see their progress. One run at a time, slow and steady as Oldfloss says. Happy running to you! I wonder if you have downloaded the app for C25k to your phone yet? All the very best!😊🏃‍♀️

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Ditto what 61 and Oldfloss say. C25K is also available as a podcast

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Hello and welcome to our running family... as Oldfloss has suggested you will find the c25k place a great place to start. I am also 48 and i am the fittest I have ever been in my life ( also with various health problems) so I really do recommend getting yourself fit... well done on taking this first step

[suramo]

So sorry to hear that.The best and perhaps the only solution is very low carb ketogenic diet.Get ggt levels done for prognosis.

Gud luk.